Dear Students and Parents, 

Last week , we started our final unit: HISTORY! We focused on World War I, World War II and the Cold War. These concepts were covered in 5th grade and many students have a good understanding of the information but we concentrate more on the impact of the wars rather than what happened during the conflicts.

This week, students will complete 3 days of "mock" testing to prepare for the GMAS. 6-2 will also give students an in-class opportunity to make up missing work. 

If you did not see Fort's huge student growth on the GMAS from last year published in the paper, please click the link below. I am proud of the social studies department that came in second place with 76% growth in social studies :)
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​http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/education/article134910509.html  

**Parents, I try to have quizzes weekly or bi-weekly to document students' mastery of the standards. Students are allowed to check out their interactive student notebooks (ISNs) with teacher permission to prepare for quizzes and in some instances are able to use their ISNs when taking a quiz. I also send out weekly or bi-weekly study sheets that require a parent signature to ensure that students are actually studying, I have review materials available under the 6th grade tab of my website, and I send out a reminder text message the week of the quiz. 


This week in social studies: 
Monday: "Mock" Testing

Tuesday: Students make up missing assignments

Wednesday: "Mock" Testing

Thursday: "Mock" Testing

Friday: Record "Imports and Exports" rap and "Government Rap"

Homework: Learn the "World War I" rap. *See 6th grade tab for video and lyrics* Please come to Saturday School from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tutoring will be held on Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Dear Students and Parents,

Last week students presented their black history projects that they worked on throughout the month of February. Students had an opportunity to improve their original scores from unit 5 by correcting wrong answers. We completed our last Internet safety lesson for the year that dealt with copyrighted information. 

This week, we are delving into our final unit: HISTORY! Our focus will be on World War I, World War II and the Cold War. These concepts were covered in 5th grade and many students have a good understanding of the information but we will concentrate more on the impact of the wars rather than what happened during the conflicts.

If you did not see Fort's huge student growth on the GMAS from last year published in the paper, please click the link below. I am proud of the social studies department that came in second place with 76% growth in social studies :)
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​http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/education/article134910509.html  

**Parents, I try to have quizzes weekly or bi-weekly to document students' mastery of the standards. Students are allowed to check out their interactive student notebooks (ISNs) with teacher permission to prepare for quizzes and in some instances are able to use their ISNs when taking a quiz. I also send out weekly or bi-weekly study sheets that require a parent signature to ensure that students are actually studying, I have review materials available under the 6th grade tab of my website, and I send out a reminder text message the week of the quiz. 


This week in social studies: 
Monday: World War I, World War II and Cold War textbook questions

Tuesday: Finish textbook questions, begin history rap!

Wednesday: Work on history rap!

Thursday: Work on history rap/ primary source document analysis

Friday: Lab day- Retake QBA II to show growth!

Homework: Learn the "World War I" rap. *See 6th grade tab for video and lyrics* Please come to Saturday School from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tutoring will be held on Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Dear Students and Parents,

Last week, we reviewed unit 5 on economics and tested over the unit.

This week students will present their black history projects that they have been working on all month. We will also review the test and students will have an opportunity to improve their original scores. We will cover our last Internet safety lesson for the year that deals with copyrighted information. We will wrap up the week with a NAFTA plane simulation and Achieve 3000.

If you did not see Fort's huge student growth on the GMAS from last year published in the paper, please click the link below. I am proud of the social studies department that came in second place with 76% growth in social studies :)
​
​http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/education/article134910509.html  

**Parents, I try to have quizzes weekly or bi-weekly to document students' mastery of the standards. Students are allowed to check out their interactive student notebooks (ISNs) with teacher permission to prepare for quizzes and in some instances are able to use their ISNs when taking a quiz. I also send out weekly or bi-weekly study sheets that require a parent signature to ensure that students are actually studying, I have review materials available under the 6th grade tab of my website, and I send out a reminder text message the week of the quiz. 


This week in social studies: 
Monday: Black history presentations

Tuesday: Unit 5 test review and corrections to improve scores

Wednesday: Internet safety lesson on copyrighted information

Thursday: NAFTA simulation and debate

Friday: Lab day- Achieve 3000 (Mrs. Ellis will be out for a sub)

Homework: Learn the "Imports and Exports" rap. *See 6th grade tab for video and lyrics* Please come to Saturday School from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m

*No tutoring or debate practice this week!

Dear Students and Parents,

Last week, we wrapped up our economics unit with economic growth and the factors that help gross domestic product (GDP) to grow and decline.

This week we will review unit 5 on economics and assess this unit.


**Parents, I try to have quizzes weekly or bi-weekly to document students' mastery of the standards. Students are allowed to check out their interactive student notebooks (ISNs) with teacher permission to prepare for quizzes and in some instances are able to use their ISNs when taking a quiz. I also send out weekly or bi-weekly study sheets that require a parent signature to ensure that students are actually studying, I have review materials available under the 6th grade tab of my website, and I send out a reminder text message the week of the quiz. 


This week in social studies: 
Monday: No school! Presidents' Day

Tuesday: Complete a study guide in class over unit 5 on economics

Wednesday: Finish study guide and play review games/ Review study guide at home and have a parent sign

Thursday: Part 1 of Unit 5 economics assessment

Friday: Part 2 of Unit 5 economics assessment

*The test is broken up into 2 parts to ensure that students can concentrate and have enough time to take the assessment*

Homework: Learn the "Imports and Exports" rap. *See 6th grade tab for video and lyrics* Please come to Saturday School from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m

Black History Month Project due 2/27/17. See your child's handout for additional information or click the link below:

Dear Students and Parents,

Last week, we delved into the specifics of economics. We focused on personal money management choices, economic systems and trade barriers. We wrapped up our week in the computer lab for Achieve 3000. 

This week is our last instructional week on economics. Our focus will be on economic growth and the factors that help gross domestic product to grow and decline.


**Parents, I try to have quizzes weekly or bi-weekly to document students' mastery of the standards. Students are allowed to check out their interactive student notebooks (ISNs) with teacher permission to prepare for quizzes and in some instances are able to use their ISNs when taking a quiz. I also send out weekly or bi-weekly study sheets that require a parent signature to ensure that students are actually studying, I have review materials available under the 6th grade tab of my website, and I send out a reminder text message the week of the quiz. 


This week in social studies: 
Monday: Economic growth Cornell notes + video clips--Cornell style notes consists of an essential question that drives the note-taking, key points on the left, notes on the right and a summary at the end that answers the essential question

Tuesday: Economic cut, sort, paste into the appropriate categories of human capital, capital goods, and natural resources 

Wednesday: Economic growth group analysis--students will work together to answer GMAS prep questions and justify their answers

Thursday: Free trade smart board presentation + Venn Diagram that compares and contrasts the European Union (EU) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Friday: Lab Day! Achieve 3000

Homework: Learn the "Imports and Exports" rap. *See 6th grade tab for video and lyrics* Please come to Saturday School from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m

Black History Month Project due 2/27/17. See your child's handout for additional information or click the link below: